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Bordeaux En Primeur 2015: The Inside Track

Bordeaux is a complex region and any attempt to describe it in a single word or phrase is inevitably reductive. In 2015 there are some absolutely wonderful wines, with the vintage’s hallmarks of succulently ripe yet pure fruit, fresh acidity...

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Bordeaux 2015: Sauternes

What better way to finish my week of UGC tastings than a day full of sunshine in Sauternes.

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Roda: The art of Tempranillo

At the forefront of the modern Rioja movement since its inception some thirty years ago, Bodegas Roda has striven for excellence.

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Bordeaux UGC 2015: Pessac-Leognan

In any vintage where Merlot shines hopes are always high for the wines of Pessac-Leognan.  Situated just to the south of the city of Bordeaux it has a unique micro-climate, a touch warmer with less cooling influence from the river,...

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Bordeaux UGC 2015: the Right Bank

It is a beautiful, sunny morning on the Gironde to lead us gently in to our third day of tastings, focusing on the 2015 Right Banks. Great for me as 5 of my top Bordeaux Chateaux reside on this bank....

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